This book demonstrates the changing dynamics of Indiäs engagement with Africa focusing on
trade investment official development assistance capacity building activities and the
diaspora. It also examines its impact at the economic political and societal levels with
respect to governance democratic structures education and health. India has competitive edge
of historical goodwill and it is one of the most important countries engaging Africa in the
21st Century. For Africa India has emerged from an aid recipient country to a major aid
provider but on a basis of partnership model. The book provides a contemporary analysis and
assessment of Indo-Africa relations bringing together contributions from the Global South and
from the North that explore whether the relationship is truly ¿mutually beneficial¿.
